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793-126 Horse Reproductive Management | |
Credit Points | 5 |
HECS Band | 2 |
Coordinator | Dr P Cakebread |
Semester | 1, repeat 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | Lectures 20 hours; practical classes 12 hours |
Subject Description | The objective of this subject is to enable students to develop the skills and knowledge in relation to all aspects of horse reproductive management. The content includes: Anatomy of the male and female reproductive tracts, with special note taken of the changes that occur during the reproductive cycles. Physiology of the male and female reproductive tracts related to the cyclical events, with emphasis on the factors that influence regulation. Factors that influence the fertility of the mare and stallion and procedures for dealing with variations from optimum fertility. The management of the pregnant mare. The management procedures required around the time of foaling. The abnormalities of the foaling process and strategies for dealing with them. The care of the lactating mare and the newborn foal with emphasis on the common problems of this stage. The role of new technologies and procedures, and its application to existing management. |
Assessment | Internal students - Assignment of 2000 words (50%); two hour examination (50%). External students - Assignment of 3000 words. |
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